trying to get a vacay

So it is late March and this is only my second post of the year and I am going to be honest - I've been in a bit of a slump!  Working 3 jobs/7 days a week while trying to be young and have fun and take advantage of the city is beyond exhausting and is a little disheartening what little you have to show for all of your hard work - but then again the beauty of NYC compensates for all of the sacrifices you make.  And so the up-and-down emotional roller coaster I have with this city goes.   

I've been really enjoying my new job job - I had my first event last weekend and think it was a success!  I also have several new consultations on my calendar so I'm hoping to book some fun new interior design projects soon!  I had one this afternoon and I was so inspired by my potential client's closet I seriously need to find a way to make more money without having to pick up another job... 

Besides work... I've been trying to get in shape for summer I've been so happy that I've been able to start running in the park again and have been able to get to SoulCycle once a week - my Monday ritual that gives me something to look forward to at the start of each week.  I've had several friends come to visit since my last post and I have gone to see Aladdin, the Frick Collection, visited Ladureé for the first time, Polo Bar, had drinks at the Four Seasons (where I spotted Iris Apfel!) to start!  So I am having fun! 

Even though I'm able to make time to do so much in addition to work, I have been feeling seriously burnt out and can't find a time to recharge.  Whenever I have a free afternoon or a day off I make an effort to get an extra workout in and try to hit an exhibit or SOMETHING that I've been wanting to see and am at my limit.  I am thanking God that we have this Friday off and I will be going to MN next month for a long weekend and am hopefully going to treat myself to a long weekend in Palm Beach in May because I honestly think I need it for my survival.  

Thanks for listening to me - I love having an outlet to share.

More soon! 

Take Care, 

T 

Happy 2016!

Happy New Year!!  Mine has definitely been off to a quick start as I am still trying to balance my old and new position at work, I've taken on 2 new freelance clients, keep up with my New Year's resolutions, squeeze in a SoulCycle class, and I'm trying to prioritize making time for fun!

I have actually been doing a pretty good job with saving money recently - likely due to the lack of cute clothes out last season (I deem fall/winter 2015 the worst in living memory!).  So I have decided to turn my focus back to my apartment a little bit.  I have added a lamp and this new rug from Anthropologie!  I got both for well over 50% off - I believe you just need to watch for sales on items you LOVE rather than trying to find something second best.  So far this has worked for me!  I love the playful shapes with my clean lined dresser and all of the color!  Even though I have a very small space, the colors and patterns have really made it start to feel like my home!

I call my entry my walk-in closet since I have my two large closets opposite of my dresser and my full length mirror.  I adore how it has come together so far... but it makes my studio feel unbalanced because on the other side of my bed there is still nothing!  I am considering either an armchair or little bistro table and chairs... Hopefully this spring I can pull it together!

Always more to come!

Take Care,
T